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Citizens of the earth : pagans and their gods in Augustine's North Africa /

Presents a comprehensive account of Augustine's engagement with traditional Roman religion. A multifaceted case-study in the Christianization of the Roman Empire, it anchors Augustine's works in their intellectual and social context, narrating political and intellectual renegotiation of th...

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Main Author: Gassman, Mattias Philip (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2025]
Series:Oxford studies in late antiquity.
Subjects:
Augustine, > of Hippo, Saint, > 354-430.
Christianity and other religions > Roman.
Church history > Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Paganism > Rome.
Africa, North > Religion.
Rome > Religion.
Rome > History > Empire, 284-476.
Rome > Colonies > Africa.
Christianisme > Relations > Religion romaine.
Église > Histoire > ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Paganisme > Rome.
Rome > Histoire > 284-476 (Bas-Empire)
Church history
Paganism
Religion
North Africa
Rome.
Religion & beliefs.
Religion.
284-476
30-600
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Presents a comprehensive account of Augustine's engagement with traditional Roman religion. A multifaceted case-study in the Christianization of the Roman Empire, it anchors Augustine's works in their intellectual and social context, narrating political and intellectual renegotiation of the public cults of North Africa from the 390s until after Augustine's death in 430. At the same time, it tests modern conceptions of the role of religious conviction and religious difference in late antique society against the ideas of one of the most influential late Roman thinkers.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197805664
0197805663